Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration

About Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration

My personal Substack showing my journey from feeling hallow like something was missing, pain and grief to passion, purpose, and peace of mind. Short videos are uplifting quotes each day. Longer form videos are on my ruminations. I do include some voice overs of articles I write. rslayton.substack.com (https://rslayton.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Robert C Slayton - Follow me on my journey, daily inspirational quotes with occasional snippets on how I'm imperfectly living my life.

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jul 2024

Latest episode

10 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

254 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2026

   I've Been Writing About Her for Months. Now You Get to Meet Her.

   Written 7/9/2026 I’d like you to meet Leanna. We met on a dance floor. Long before I ever asked her out, I noticed something about her. She sparkled. It was as though she walked into a room with a spotlight on her while everyone else quietly faded into the background. At least, that’s how it felt to me. For several weeks, I admired her from across the dance floor but never made a move. She wore a ring on her left hand, and being a guy, I simply assumed she was married. One evening, in the middle of a dance, I finally worked up the courage to ask, “Does your husband enjoy dancing as much as you do?” Without missing a beat, she smiled and said, “I don’t have one of those.” Still spinning, I immediately replied, “Would you like to have coffee with me?” Thankfully, she said yes. Coffee turned into dinner. Our “one-hour” first date lasted four hours. Our second date lasted ten. Somewhere during those conversations, I realized I wasn’t simply enjoying someone’s company. I had met someone genuinely extraordinary. For once, I didn’t try to control the outcome. I didn’t overthink every conversation. I didn’t create rules about where the relationship should be after a certain amount of time. I simply let it unfold. Ironically, that’s what made everything feel so natural. Today, I couldn’t be happier. A few weeks ago, we entered America’s Favorite Couple simply because it sounded like a fun adventure to experience together. We’ve bounced between 5th and 9th place, and it’s been a lot of fun watching the competition unfold. If you’d like to support us, we’d be honored if you voted for us. You can vote once each day, and every vote means a great deal to us. Thank you for cheering us on. https://americasfavcouple.org/2026/robert-and-leanna (https://americasfavcouple.org/2026/robert-and-leanna) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rslayton.substack.com/subscribe (https://rslayton.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

2. 

   25 Jun 2026

   The greatest glory of living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail

   The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall. --Nelson Mandela Think about that for a moment. Most people believe success belongs to those who never fail. But that’s not how life works. You’re going to get knocked down. A deal will fall apart. A relationship will end. Someone will disappoint you. You’ll make a mistake. You’ll have a day where nothing seems to go right. The question isn’t whether you’ll fall. The question is what you’ll do next. Will you stay there? Or will you get back up? Because every person you admire has been knocked down more times than you can imagine. The difference is they kept getting up. Today you’ll probably face a few small setbacks. Maybe even a big one. When that happens, remember this: Your strength isn’t measured by how hard life hits you. It’s measured by how many times you’re willing to rise. Get back up. Take the next step. And keep moving forward. Make it an amazing day. Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rslayton.substack.com/subscribe (https://rslayton.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning

   Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I’m back! With a beard! “Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.”— Gloria Steinem Think about that for a moment. Every accomplishment begins as a picture in someone’s mind. A better career.A healthier body.A stronger marriage.A business that creates freedom instead of stress.A life that feels more aligned with who you are. First, we dream it. The problem is that many people stop there. Dreaming feels good. It gives us a temporary glimpse of a future we’d love to have. But a dream only becomes a plan when we take the next step. Not the whole journey. Just the next step. If there is something you truly want—something that won’t leave your heart alone—what could you do today to move one inch closer to it? Make the phone call. Send the email. Take the walk. Write the first page. Have the difficult conversation. Small actions have a way of turning distant dreams into inevitable realities. So here’s your challenge: What’s one thing you can do today to get a little closer to the life you’re imagining? Dream about it. Then take a step. Make it an amazing day. Robert’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rslayton.substack.com/subscribe (https://rslayton.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

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